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Reported on December 10, 2011

Beware of any phone calls offering a device that plugs into an electrical outlet that gives a savings of 30% on monthly electrical bill. This is a scam and according to Hydro One, such a device does not exist.

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Reported on November 17, 2011

The passenger window of a truck parked in the driveway on Crestview Rd was smashed and assorted tools as well as a GPS device were stolen. Police were contacted.

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Reported on October 14, 2011

An unlocked vehicle was broken into on Billings Ave. between Lynda Lane and Ronald Ave. Police were called.

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Reported on August 25, 2011

A Message from the Community Police

I would like to make you all aware of a rash of break and enters that have occurred over the past few months. If you can all please pass on the following information to your watches and encourage them to please phone police if they see anything or anybody suspicious!

The Break-ins have occurred in the following Neighbourhoods: South Keys West and East, Guildwood Estates( this is where the majority have occurred), Greenboro, Playfair Park, Hawthorne Meadows, Urbandale and Haig.

The suspects appear to be using recycle bins, chairs or anything they can use to access windows. The windows are either unlocked or the suspects are forcing them open. Items being targeted are TV's, jewelry and alcohol.

So please if you see anything, anybody or any suspicious vehicles please call police and mark down the particulars.

Thank you again and if there are any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact myself or Cst. McCoy.

Cst. Heather Cooper
Community Police Officer/Cedarwood CPC
(613)236-1222 ext 5843
cell (613)816-0629
cooperh@ottawapolice.ca

 

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Reported on June 25, 2011

A resident at the corner of Highridge Ave. and Billings Ave. reported that on Saturday, June 25th, 2011, sometime before 12-noon, the words "Cosmo" and "Crack" were spray painted in large lettering on two panels of the fence on their property. Shortly after the graffiti was removed, and before 4PM that same afternoon, the word "Cosmo" was then spray painted on the garage door. The incident was reported to police.

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Reported on June 15, 2011

A resident at 304 Smyth Rd. reported that her car had been entered this morning - she had left it unlocked with her computer inside it ... - by a male apparently 'high' on something. Her dog alerted her to the concern and when she looked outside and saw the guy - she yelled at him from the front door to get out of the car and called the police - who speedily apprehended the man as he walked slowly along Smyth carrying a President's Choice bag over his shoulder.

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According to the police, when witnessing a crime in progress, even though they seem minor in nature, an emergency call to 911 should be made.

If you are new to the area and wish to become active in Neighbourhood Watch, please refer to the table below as whom to conatct.

 


If you don't remember who your Block Captain is please call your area coordinator to find out. The three Neighbourhood Watch areas in Faircrest Heights are all bounded on the north by Smyth Road and on the south by Billings Ave.

Balmoral: Between the railway tracks & Alta Vista Drive
Fran Doy 613-730-4804
Faircrest 1: Between Alta Vista Drive & Fairbanks Avenue
Currently inactive. Contact Tom Saikaly 613-521-8028 if you're interested in volunteering to reactivate this watch.
Faircrest 2: Between Fairbanks Avenue & Lynda Lane
Tom Saikaly 613-521-8028

The Faircrest 2 area requires two Block Captains to act as liaison between the Watch Members and the Watch Coordinator and to maintain an up-to-date list of their Members. Volunteers are urgently required for the following areas in order for our Neighbourhood Watch program to remain successful. Those interested should contact Tom Saikaly at TomSaikaly@sympatico.ca or phone at 613-521-8028.

Roger Road

11 homes

299-356 Roger Road and one home on 1919 Fairbanks Ave.

Barnhart Place

9 homes

1870-1901 Barnhart Place


NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH.....Dos and Don'ts

Watch members in many instances, debate as to whether an incident warrants reporting or not. The following is a reminder as to what Ottawa Police say should be done.

When to call Police?

One of the hardest things for Watch members is to learn to trust their instincts. If it looks suspicious ... don't hesitate ... call the police. Some people fear that raising a false alarm will reflect poorly on them. Not so. It's okay to inform the police about something that "looks a bit fishy," and let them take it from there.

Look at the other side of the coin ... how would you feel if you didn't call to report your suspicions, and, as a result, failed to prevent a criminal act in your neighbourhood? How would you feel if a neighbour failed tp prevent a criminal act on your property?

Even if you're reluctant to report a crime whether it's in progress or already has been committed, at least inform your Block Captain or Coordinator.

How to Report a Crime or

Suspicious Activity

DO

  • Identify yourself as a Watch member;
  • be prepared to describe the person(s), vehicle(s) or circumstances as fully as possible;
  • ask for an "incident" number to facilitate a follow-up inquiry as a later date;
  • record the date and time of your call;
  • keep the suspect(s) and incident under surveillance from a safe distance until police arrive;
  • make a second call if the activity gets worse; and
  • inform your Block Captain or designate when time permits.

DON'T ATTEMPT APPREHENSION OR PURSUIT

DON'T ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM YOUR SUSPICIONS by approaching a home or vehicle where a crime may have take place, or may still be in progress. Go immediately to a safe distance, call 9-1-1 and wait for police.

MAKE THE RIGHT CALL! Every call is important, but not all calls are life threatening, and not all calls are police emergencies.

9-1-1

613-230-6211

613-236-1222

 

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